Assistant Professor of Communications, Tenure-track -10 month

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 20 hours paid personal leave. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

The responsibilities of an HCC faculty member include teaching, college and community service, and scholarship and professional development. Teaching encompasses teaching a variety of students, including dual enrollment students; on- and off-site locations; and multiple modalities, such as face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Teaching also includes providing instruction as assigned; creating a learner-centered instructional environment; assessing instruction; attending and/or completing required training; developing and/or modifying curriculum; assisting students through academic advising; posting, and maintaining office hours; providing leadership for the development, growth, and support of the College and the assigned area; and undertaking professional community service. Other duties include supporting the mission, vision and values of the College and policies of the Board of Trustees; serving on various College committees, task forces and other groups; and participating in various official College ceremonies and meetings.

This is a 10-month, tenure-track position, which begins September 2025.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Master's Degree in Communication Studies, Communication, or closely-related discipline.

At least one year of full-time college teaching experience or equivalent adjunct college teaching experience.

Applicants will be evaluated on criteria including, but not limited to:
* An ability to teach Communication Studies courses using a variety of learning modalities and principles that engage students and promote active learning.
* Experience developing instructional materials for online and face-to-face courses that are ADA compliant and use Universal Design (UD) best practices.
* Experience assessing student learning outcomes and documenting results for continuous improvement and institutional accountability.
* Demonstrated ability to use a Learning Management Systems (LMS).
* Ability to engage in meaningful and innovative collaboration with faculty, staff and community partners to support student success and institutional goals.
* Effective communication skills reflected in the application, resume and cover letter.
Candidates will be asked to validate teaching experience. A teaching demonstration will be part of the interview process.